Bessent Says US Aircraft Engines, Chemicals Are Bargaining Chips in China Trade Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Reuters/Jeenah Moon Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said American aircraft engines and parts, along with certain chemicals, could provide leverage for the United States in trade talks with China, where rare earth supplies remain a central issue.